SilverSkoundrel

Hola, first off sorry if theres already a forum on this. Im stuck with the cellular app that doesnt do a swell search of the site. Last night had my cousin drive my car to listen to the tranny and when we parked it there was steam/smoke coming from under the hood. Looks like its just leaking where the upper & lower housings come together. Im told this is an easy fix, but im no mechanic. Ive installed the cai and a radio on the car lol how "easy" is this job? Its an 05 V6.

texastboneking

It's not that hard. But usually the whole housing has to be replaced.

SilverSkoundrel

I plan on replacin that bish lol

SilverSkoundrel

everything went smooth till i got to the coolant temp sensor and it doesnt fit into the new thermostat housing. the sensor is like the only thing i DIDNT get. so the skoundrel has to sit in the garage another night alone :\

texastboneking

It should fit???

SilverSkoundrel

Agreed. its just barely a hair off. A little loose so I'm taking both to work tomorrow to order another or get the sensor or both

Womprat

Been planning on doing this replacement on my car, I have read get some o-rings at the hardware store as the Ford ones are junk.

SilverSkoundrel

Well finished it up, running like a champ again only w/o leaking!

amustangrocks

the ford parts are fine. something is different with the replacement housings and the old sensor doesnt fit right. best to just pick one up with the upper and lower and a new thermostat. also replace the rubber band looking oring between the housing and the block, and the oring gasket for the thermostat if its not included. not worth doing half the job.

SilverSkoundrel

Did all that jazz lol